Lead Estimator Commercial Construction

National Association of Women in Construction; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Association of Women in Construction in Dallas, NC seeks a Lead Estimator to manage the estimating and bidding process for commercial construction projects. The successful candidate will prepare competitive bids, perform material takeoffs, review plans and specifications, and develop accurate project budgets.

Responsibilities include coordinating estimates, identifying scope gaps, controlling budgets, assisting with scheduling, and maintaining subcontractor/vendor relationships to

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing competitive bids and detailed material takeoffs.
• Ability to review plans and specifications and develop accurate project budgets.
• Strong commercial construction knowledge and ability to manage multiple bids

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project estimates and identify scope gaps.
• Control budgets and assist with project scheduling.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor proposals and manage relationships with subcontractors and vendors.
• Ensure projects are positioned for successful execution from bid through completion.

Skills

Estimating

Project management

Communication

Organization

Job description

Lead Estimator Commercial Construction

Dallas, NC | Salary: $65,000$90,000

A commercial general contractor in Dallas, NC is seeking an experienced Lead Estimator to manage the estimating and bidding process for commercial construction projects. The ideal candidate will have proven experience preparing competitive bids, performing detailed material takeoffs, reviewing plans and specifications, and developing accurate project budgets.

Key responsibilities include coordinating project estimates, identifying scope gaps, controlling budgets, assisting with project scheduling, and maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors and vendors. The Lead Estimator will solicit and evaluate subcontractor proposals, confirm project scope and pricing, and help ensure projects are positioned for successful execution from bid through completion.

Candidates should possess strong commercial construction knowledge, excellent organizational and communication skills, and experience with both estimating and project management. The successful candidate must be detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and capable of managing multiple bids and priorities simultaneously.

Salary Range: $65,000$90,000, based on experience.